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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Valves, switches and transmitters are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as where the bulk of the GUI applications are configured?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below best known for use with USB and bluetooth devices?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best used where discrete data needs to be provided, but a simple colour change will suffice?
In the process conditions model, there are transition points between the stages of operating conditions. Which of the answers below is the transition point between the target and normal conditions?
Which of the components below is required for the H1 transmission segment to function?
The data link layer of the OSI manages access to be able to transmit data. Which of the answers below represents a all typical access method?
In relation to IPv4, every classification has a finite amount of addresses. Which of the classifications below has the most subnet addresses?
In the process conditions model, there are transition points between the stages of operating conditions. Which of the answers below is the transition point between the abnormal to shutdown conditions?
There are two types of Ethernet connector cables. Which type of connector cable is pictured below?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a input registers would use?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that the responding device cannot initiate any communication independently?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the ability to create, or delete any HMI application?
There are numerous Ethernet standards, a naming formula was developed to identify characteristics of physical connections. Which of the answers below lists all of the information contained in the naming convention?
Of all the ways to relate the speed of serial communication, which of the answers below is not one? Choose the answer that best applies.
Due to the uncomplicated nature of the Modbus frame structure, it requires a simple access method. Which of the access methods below is a method that this frame structure supports?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the smallest in area covered?
With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to retrieve and plot data over an extended time frame?
Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an advantage of using encapsulation?
Which of the protocols below is best described as the connected field devices that are in a multibus configuration are limited to digital only signalling?
During day-to-day operation of an industrial network, some device addresses may change depending on the needs of the system. Which of the answers represents the normal state of a physical address during normal operations?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will typically contain a high level of encryption andsecurity
There are numerous threats to the security of a DCS. Which of the security measures below would used be to prevent unauthorized changes from an operator?
There are several devices that reside at each layer within the a typical DCS. Which of the levels below is where PLC and SIS controllers reside?
Choose the best answer that represents the bit rate of a 14400 baud rate.